Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery & IV Sedation

Dental Assistant – Oral Surgery & IV Sedation Specialist

Pay Rate: $25.00 – $32.00 / hour

Duration: 3–6 Months (Contract-to-Hire Potential)

Location: New York, NY 10010 (Onsite)

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 35 Hours/Week (Flexible Shifts: 8am–4pm, 9am–5pm, or 10am–6pm)

Start Date: Immediate (Pending medical clearance)

Position Overview: Our premier academic clinical client is seeking an experienced, highly disciplined Dental Assistant to provide dedicated surgical chairside support within their Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department. This specialized role focuses heavily on surgical assistance, IV conscious sedation workflows, and real-time patient vital sign monitoring during complex oral surgery procedures.

Core Responsibilities:

• Surgical Chairside Assistance: Deliver advanced four-handed surgical assistance to oral surgery residents and faculty during complex extractions, implants, and maxillofacial procedures.

• IV Sedation & Monitoring Support: Directly assist in the setup, administration tracking, and recovery phases of intravenous (IV) conscious sedation and general anesthesia.

• Patient Vitals Oversight: Monitor patient vital signs (pulse oximetry, EKG, blood pressure) pre-, intra-, and post-operatively, ensuring absolute patient safety and rapid response to changes.

• Clinical Preparation: Prepare surgical trays, surgical dental castings, and sterile fields; safely dispense post-operative medications and recovery instructions to patients and escorts.

• Compliance & Safety: Maintain rigid adherence to OSHA, infection control, and hazardous material storage/disposal protocols unique to surgical suites.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 2+ years of dedicated clinical dental assisting experience, with a strict requirement of 1–2 years of direct exposure to Oral Surgery and IV Sedation/General Anesthesia environments.

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Dental Assistant Training Program.

• Technical Skills: Mastery of advanced four-handed surgical techniques and oral surgery instrumentation.

• Preferred Credentials: Active Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) or Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) designation; DAANCE (Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination) certification is a massive plus.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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